Popeye Returns In Bamford’s New Limited GMT Edition
Bamford Watches has introduced a new limited edition GMT watch to celebrate Popeye’s 95th anniversary, following up on their 2021 release. This new version retains the charm of the original, featuring Popeye, the beloved character from 1929 comics, as the focal point. However, there are some notable differences.
The watch features a square stainless steel case with a brushed finish, measuring 40mm in diameter, 11.7mm thick, and 46.5mm long. It comes with sapphire glass and two crowns—one fluted crown at 3 o’clock and another at 10 o’clock to control the inner bezel. It also has a solid case back and is water-resistant up to 100 meters.
The dial is a striking gradient blue guilloche pattern, with colours that fade from the centre. Popeye is depicted in the background, using his arms as the hour and minute hands. There is also an openworked blue GMT hand with a yellow tip, and both the hands and hour markers are filled with Super-LumiNova. The second hand has a playful new feature: a spinach can-shaped tip, paying homage to the food that gives Popeye his strength. The watch includes a 24-hour rotating blue bezel and a date window next to the crown.
Powered by the reliable Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement, the watch operates at 28,800 Vph with 25 jewels and offers a power reserve of 56 hours. Unlike the 2021 edition, which came with a canvas strap, this new model features a 3-link steel bracelet with a folding clasp.
Priced at £1,700, this edition is £200 more expensive than its predecessor. However, with the addition of the steel bracelet, the spinach-themed seconds hand, and the overall refined design, the price seems justified, especially considering inflation. Limited to 100 units, the watch is available through Bamford’s online store.
More details at www.bamfordwatchdepartment.com.
General Specifications:
Brand: Bamford
Model: Bamford Popeye Steel GMT
Dial: Blue
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions: 40 mm Diameter, 11.70 mm thickness, 46.50 mm lug-to-lug
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Stainless Steel
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp
Calibre: Sellita SW330-2
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, date
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)
Jewels: 25
Power Reserve: 56 Hours
Price: £ 1,700
Limited Edition: Yes, 100 pieces